Mr. Tuttle and his band Students talk to Kam about their up coming event, Coll Jazz in the Afternoon, on May 31, 2014 at Drytown Cellars.   

FRESNO, CA—One man was sentenced and another pleaded guilty to child pornography offenses in separate cases in federal court today, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.

Sentencing in Case # 1:12-cr-435-LJO-SKO

United States District Judge Lawrence J. O’Neill sentenced Kevin Munoz, 24, of Modesto, today to six years in prison, to be followed by 15 years of supervised release, for his conviction of one count of receipt of child pornography. According to the plea agreement, between December 25, 2011 and April 20, 2012, Munoz knowingly received or distributed more than 600 images of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. Some of the images were of prepubescent minors and some images depicted violence. The case is the result of an investigation by the Ceres Police Department, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Guilty Plea in Case # 1:14-cr-055-LJO-SKO

Allen Kendrick, 47, of Escalon, pleaded guilty today to one count of receiving and distributing child pornography from June 2013 through December 2013. According to a criminal complaint, Google reported to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) that on December 10, 2013, six images of suspected child pornography were associated with a Google account. NCMEC referred the matter to law enforcement, and a detective with the Ceres Police Department discovered that the Google account had been accessed from residences in Modesto and Escalon. Kendrick was a registered sex offender on GPS location monitoring, and GPS records confirmed that he was at the residences when the accounts had been accessed. Kendrick was ordered detained as a danger to the community and a flight risk on March 11, 2014, at his initial court appearance.

Kendrick faces a sentence of 15 to 40 years in prison, a potential lifetime term of supervised release and $250,000 fine when he is sentenced on August 11, 2014, at 8:30 a.m. The actual sentence imposed, however, will be determined at the discretion of the court after consideration of any applicable statutory factors and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. This case is the result of an investigation by the Ceres Police Department and the Modesto FBI Resident Agency, with assistance from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Division of Adult Parole Operations.

Assistant United States Attorney David Gappa is prosecuting both cases. They have been brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by the United States Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute those who sexually exploit children and to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.justice.gov/psc. Click on the “Resources” tab for information about Internet safety education.

First Inaugural Amador City Banjo Festival

Jams, Performances, and workshops on June 14, 2014 from 10AM until the cows come home.

Five Venues in Town Showcasing different Banjo Styles: Plectrum and Tenor Banjos: Standards, Dixieland, and more, 5-String: County and Bluegrass.

Performances and workshops from 10AM - 4PM

Open Jams from 4Pm

Interested in Leading a workshop or giving a performance? Contact Austin Ford at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Complimentary lunch and dinner for workshop leaders. Lodging assistance for out-of-towners, contact Mary Ann McCamant at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Join the Miwuk Indians And Other Native American Tribes for "Chaw'se Day" at California's Chaw'se State Park. The "Chaw'se Day" Celebration Includes Native American Dancing, vending and information booths. as well  as Miwuk games, and food. On TSPN TV's ATW

As Californians make their Memorial Day weekend and summer vacation plans, CAL FIRE and federal fire agencies want to ensure vacationers obtain necessary campfire permits and learn how to have a campfire safely. The California Wildfire Coordination Group (CWCG) unveiled the new fire prevention website, www.PreventWildfireCA.org, which for the first time offers an online campfire permit section. 

“The new online system makes it easier for Californians to get a permit, while still taking the time to learn how to have a campfire safely,” said Chief Ken Pimlott, CAL FIRE director. “It is critical that a responsible adult be in attendance of your campfire at all times and that it is completely extinguished before you leave to avoid sparking a wildfire. One less spark means one less wildfire.”

Fire officials from the CWCG, an interagency wildfire group comprised of local, state and federal fire agencies including CAL FIRE, spent months creating the new system which includes a short video and test prior to issuing the permit. While permits are still available at any CAL FIRE, US Forest Service, or BLM station or office, the online option is a quick and easy way to obtain a permit before beginning any trip in California; all a person needs is a computer with internet access and a printer. After watching a brief video on proper campfire techniques, the applicant will take a short quiz about the video and then receive their printable permit for free. 

CAL FIRE reminds everyone that fire safety plays an important role outdoors, especially when it comes to campfires and outdoor cooking. Many unattended and improperly extinguished campfires have resulted in wildfires.  With California in a severe drought and extremely dry conditions, not taking the time to ensure you have completely extinguished your campfire could result in a devastating wildfire.

Campfires can also be extremely dangerous for children and should never be allowed to play around them or outdoor cooking appliances. Devastating burn injuries are all too common when these safety rules are not followed. Just a little forethought could protect you and your family.

Here are some simple tips to ensure a safe campfire:

·         Obtain a campfire permit and make sure there are not fire restrictions in the area.

·         Use only approved and established campgrounds and campfire rings.

·         Locate the campfire a safe distance away from tents, trees, or buildings.

·         Clear the area around your campfire down to soil 5 feet from the fire’s edge.

·         Never let children use or play with lighter fluid or have them start a campfire.

·         Completely extinguish campfires before leaving or going to bed.

To obtain an online campfire permit or to learn more fire prevention tips on “One Less Spark, One Less Wildfire” visit PreventWildfireCA.org. 

Dorothy Benker talks to Laurie Webb about staying involved. 

Tonya Kraft talks to Laurie Webb about Amador Lifeline and Emergency Response.

Tim Sammons talks to Laurie Webb about Respiratory Triggers. 

Al Lennox, the general manager of the American Legion Post 108, talks to Tom Slivick about the current VA crisis.